Obit: Dorothy Freeman Kilvington

She was born on June 25, 1914 in Newark, DE to Ralph and Hazel Reese Freeman.

She was a member of Century Club Dover for over 60 years. She was secretary for Friends of Old Dover. She started the Garden Club "Sprig & Twig and was the first President. She started antique groups and two bridge groups.

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Posted Jul. 23, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Posted Jul. 23, 2013 at 5:12 PM

Dorothy Freeman Kilvington age 99, of Dover, pass on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Silverlake Nursing Center, Dover.
She was born on June 25, 1914 in Newark, DE to Ralph and Hazel Reese Freeman.
She was a member of Century Club Dover for over 60 years. She was secretary for Friends of Old Dover. She started the Garden Club "Sprig & Twig and was the first President. She started antique groups and two bridge groups. She and her husband traveled extensely and enjoyed many historical places every summer. She had many interests, decorating, gardening, playing bridge and being with her wonderful family. She will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her husband James B. Kilvington in 1980.
She is survived by Son, James M. Kilvington of Dover, DE. Daughters Lynne Kilvington Bell of Dover, DE. and Susan Kilvington Bright of Richmond, VA. Her grand David H. Bell Jr. of Dover, Dr. Andrew Taylor Bright of San Diego, Ca., Abigail Kilvington Beattie of Smyrna, and Rebecca Kilvington Berghause of Newark. Also her Great Grand Children: Henry Michael Beattie, Hanna Marie Beattie, Hallie m> Beattie, Marlee Berghause and Ally Berghause.
Grave side service was held on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica.
Local arrangements by Trader Funeral Home Inc., Dover, Delaware.
Letters of condolence maybe sent to traderfh.com or delmarvobits.com.